Description

Also known as Amethyst Anthias, Basslet, Purple Queen, Purple Queen Anthias, Purple Queenfish, Sea Perch, Yellowfin Anthias, Yellowstripe Anthias, Yellow-striped Fairy Basslet.

Found in schools, feeding in the water column, high above outer reef slopes.
They feed on planktonic crustaceans and fish eggs.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 2-40m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Anthias are often found in large schools, often in their hundreds or thousands, feeding high above the reef on zooplankton.
They start their life off as females, and when there is an opening for a male, will change to head up their harem of females.
Males are much more colourful, and often have filamentous streamers which they use for their mating dance, and to deter other males. (edit) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/6502